Fence-post.



PATENTED APR. 10, 1906.

G. H. KAUFMAN.

FENCE POST.

APPLIUATION FILED JUNE 21. 1905.

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- Alloruqm UNITED STATES PA'rEEr OFFICE.

GEORGE H. KAUFMAN, OF, MARIENVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA, ASS-IGNOR OF ONE-HALFTO J. A; GRUBBS, OF h/IARIENVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA.

FENCE-POST.

Patented April 10, 1906.

Application fil d June 21, 1 905. Serial No. 266,306.

T 0 (tZZ who??? it may concern.-

Be it known that I, GEORGE H. KAUFMAN, a citizen of the United States,residing at Marienville, in the county of Forest, State of Pennsylvania,have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Fence-Posts; and Ido hereby declare the following to be a full, clear, and exactdescription of the inven tion, such as will enable others skilled in theart to which it appertains to make and use the same.

This invention relates to fence-posts.

One object of the invention is to provide a simple, inexpensive,durable, and efficient fence-post adapted to be readily anchored in theground and being conveniently used in wire, wood, or combined wire andwooden fences.

Another object of the invention resides in the provision of a combinedplastic, metallic, and wooden fence-post.

WVith these and other objects in view the present invention consists inthe combination and arrangement of parts, as will be hereinafter morefully described, shown in the accompanying drawings, and particularlypointed out in the appended claim, it being understood that changes inthe form, proportion, size, and minor details may be made within thescope of the appended claim without departing from the spirit orsacrificing any of the advantages of the present invention.

In the drawings, Figure 1 is an elevation of the fence-post. Fig. 2 is alongitudinal section of the fence-post. Fig. 3 is a horizontal sectionalview of the invention.

Referring now more particularly to the accompanying drawings, thereference character 1 designates the base of my improved post, whichbase may be made of cement or any other suitable plastic material, thebase, regardless of the material of which it may be formed, beingdesigned to be placed in the ground for the reception of the lower endof the metallic upright 2, which latter is T- shaped in cross-sectionand which may extend to the bottom of the base or only part waythereinto, as may be desired.

Connecting the metallic upright 2 and embedded in the base 1 is a brace3, the upper end of the same being bifurcated to form spaced ears 4 forengagement with the adjacent faces of the leg portion 5 of the metallicpost, the said connection being made through the instrumentality of asuitable rivet 6 and the lower end of'the said brace extendingdownwardly beneath the upper face of the base 1 and arranged adjacentone side edge thereof with its extremity directed inwardly of the base.It will thus be seen that the lower end of the brace 3 is embedded atone end in the base 1 and that the brace will' serve to hold the upright2 rigidly in position with respect to the base.

The longitudinal edges 7 of the head of the metallic upright areprovided with a series of perforations upon both sides of the leg part 5thereof for alinement with corresponding perforations in the woodenupright 8, through which may be passed rivets 9 for securing the saidwooden upright 8 to the outer face of the head 7 of the metallic post.It will be observed that the wooden upright 8 is of greater width thanthe width of the head of the metallic upright, and it will also be seenthat staples, wires, or the like 10 are secured to the wooden post 8 forthe securing of line-wires or strands (not shown) thereto in any desiredmanner.

From the foregoing it will be seen that my invention is of a simple andinexpensive nature, and I wish it to be understood that the parts may beassembled and then inserted in i the ground or a hollow may be dug inthe ground and the plastic material placed therein and while in its softcondition receive the lower end of the metallic upright or post.

What is claimed is- A fence-post comprising a plastic base, a metallicpost having its lower end embedded in the base, a wooden post secured tothe metallic post above said base, and a brace connecting the metallicpost at both of its ends and spaced therefrom intermediate its ends, oneend of said brace being directed inwardly and embedded in the base andthe opposite end of the brace having ears for engagement with themetallic post.

In testimony whereof I aflixmy signature in presence of two witnesses.

GEORGE H. KAUFMAN.

Witnesses:

H. S. BRooKwAY, J. K. COVERT.

